Matthew L. "Matt" Banka

Matthew L. "Matt" Banka, 52, of Holton, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born February 20, 1974 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Douglas L. and Sondra K. (Burleson) Searcy.

Matt graduated from St. Marys High School. He was employed on an oil rig.

Survivors include one son, Joshua T. Banka of Holton, his mother, Sondra K. (Kent) Searcy of Topeka, and his siblings, Rebecca (Julio) Hernandez of Manhattan, Kansas, Kaleb (Anne) Searcy of Topeka, Amanda (Brian) Clark of Silver Lake, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.

Matt was preceded in death by his father, Douglas and his brother, Joshua A. Banka.

A Celebration of Matt's Life will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the family home, 11278 Willard Rd., Topeka 66615. Private inurnment will take place in Dover cemetery at a later date.

Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.

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